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Can augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) cause parotitis? shall i stop taking them? 3 more tablets left - prescribed for bacterial infection of uteral lining

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) cannot cause parotitis. Finish your prescription.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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